[ Jesse's not expecting the hug - the last time he'd seen Iggy, at the banquet, he hadn't wanted to be touched at all, and Jesse had been bracing himself for that.
But it's a welcome surprise, and he returns the embrace gratefully, with a grin. His boyfriend just disappearing, back to certain death. Jesse can't even imagine. He doesn't want to. ]
Yeah, you too.
[ He is looking better, despite everything, and he's grateful for that too. But that look in his eyes...Jesse knows firsthand what that's like. Seeing too much, too quickly, too young. He gives him another little squeeze, letting him go reluctantly. ]
You okay, man?
[ His tone is quiet, tender despite the casual words. ]
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But it's a welcome surprise, and he returns the embrace gratefully, with a grin. His boyfriend just disappearing, back to certain death. Jesse can't even imagine. He doesn't want to. ]
Yeah, you too.
[ He is looking better, despite everything, and he's grateful for that too. But that look in his eyes...Jesse knows firsthand what that's like. Seeing too much, too quickly, too young. He gives him another little squeeze, letting him go reluctantly. ]
You okay, man?
[ His tone is quiet, tender despite the casual words. ]
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I mean... I'm heartbroken? But I'll live. I've seen about a zillion grieving people in my lifetime, I'm familiar with the process.
[He smiles softly.]
I know I'm the world's biggest crybaby, but I can withstand a lot more than people might think.
You okay?